In Liverpool I used to go clubbing at a place called the Krazyhouse. But the Crazy House in Dalat is a very different experience. It serves as both a hostel and an architectural exhibit, another example of Dalat’s love for art.
Vietnam
They won a war against the USA.
The Boa Dai Summer Palace
The Boa Dai Summer Palace
Bao Dai, the last Emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty, built 3 palaces in Dalat. The third one, now known as Bao Dai Palace 3, is the most popular with tourists today. It sits as an example of French-influenced architecture and of the extravagant lifestyle enjoyed by the ruling classes.
A Hike Half Way Up Lang Biang
A Hike Half Way Up Lang Biang
I always enjoy hiking when I can, and so I looked for a good place to do so while I was on the Dalat Peninsula. To the north of Dalat is a small town sitting beneath a mountain, both bearing the name Lang Biang.
The Secret Garden of Dalat
The Secret Garden of Dalat
South of Dalat there is a place hidden within the woods. It is a garden filled with wooden walkways, benches and sculptures representing the local flora and fauna. Stepping through the gate feels like stepping into a Wonderland, though there is no white rabbit to follow here.
Dalat Clay Sculpture Tunnel
Dalat Clay Sculpture Tunnel
To the south of Dalat is a park full of clay sculptures, made using the locally sourced red basalt soil. As you move through the site, the sculptures tell the story of the Đà Lạt Plateau.
History in Lam Dong Museum
History in Lam Dong Museum
Lam Dong Museum covers the overall history of Vietnam, from prehistory to the war with the USA. It focuses on Lam Dong and Dalat, giving a general overview of each era, as well as the archeology used to study their history.
Dalat Youth Prison Museum
Dalat Youth Prison Museum
Dalat is known for its culture of art and creativity. But perhaps the most important place to visit in this city is the Youth Prison Museum. This place preserves the brutal history of how young children loyal to their country were treated during the war.
The Maze Bar with 100 Roofs
The Maze Bar with 100 Roofs
Dalat is a place where art seems to breathe with the air itself, where the walls whisper stories carved in wood and stone.
First Day Exploring Dalat
First Day Exploring Dalat
Leaving Mui Ne felt like an escape. After a long and uncomfortable bus ride, I arrived in Dalat, a mountain town in southern Vietnam. I found my way to my hotel, which turned out to be a spare apartment within a larger home.
The Red Sand Dunes of Mui Ne
The Red Sand Dunes of Mui Ne
One of Mui Ne’s main attractions are the Red Sand Dunes to the east of the village. The iron ore that makes up the sand gives it a red colour, which attracts many tourists to the site.